 | Letter: On Timberspeak in North Adams
To the Editor:
Like every other resident of North Adams, I was until very recently unaware of a sneaky logging plan for a patch of pristine public lands on the south side of Mount Greylock called Notch Woods.
Excuse me, it's not a logging plan, it's a forest management plan, or is it a forest stewardship plan? Whatever |
 | North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier Rail
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route.
"The completion of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail contributes to the economic development and emboldenment of communities |
| MCLA to Host Book Talk
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a lecture by Dr. Derron Wallace, a renowned sociologist of race, ethnicity, and education.
Wallace will present a book talk on his critically acclaimed work, "The Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling for Black |
| Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master Plan
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan.
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, through Senior Community Planner Seth Jenkins, is working to meet with town officials, boards/committees, and citizens to inform the plan.
The |
 | Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween Fun
There are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more.
Editor's Pick
Dalton Lions Club Country Festival
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Grab your dancing shoes and get gussied up for Dalton Lions |
| Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans Day
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Up Front forDeMar 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held on Veterans Day, Sunday November 10, 2024.
This annual event is to raise money for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II scholarship fund and to honor DeMarsico and all who serve and have served.
According to a |
 | Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team.
Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for |
 | Education Secretary Helps Cut Ribbon on McCann's New HVAC Lab
Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler was in the Berkshires to celebrate STEM Week. He toured McCann after a morning event at the Basketball Hall of Fame and stopped at Clarksburg School before heading east.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Camryn Moran said her grade school teachers had tried to discourage her from |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2024
Halloween falls on a Thursday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours this weekend, ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door to door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your |
 | Which IRA is right for you?
The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. But which IRA is right for you?
Let's look at the basic differences between the two IRAs. With a |
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